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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 36 MIN

Series 4 episode 4. Chris Bright and Rob Andrews. Type 1 diabetes and Elite Sport.

from One in Six Billion · host Andrew Hattersley and Maggie Shepherd

Chris Bright was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes aged 8 but this did not stop him having a very successful football career including playing international futsal for Wales. He describes the challenges he faced and how he over came them.  He has established The Diabetes Football Community that supports football for everyone living with Type 1 diabetes. Dr Rob Andrews helps people with Type 1 diabetes compete in all sports at the highest level.  He has set up the Exercise for Type 1 Diabetes (EXTOD) education program for patients and healthcare professionals.Send a text

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